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Black Wolf

Canis lupus

Photo by RachelM
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Description:

A black wolf is a melanistic color variant of the grey wolf.

Notes:

Photographed at the Calgary Zoo

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Comments (7)
RachelM
Thanks I got lucky with this shot because the wolves are usually in hiding!
EmilyMarino
The wolves at the Denver Zoo are always so hard to see or photograph! Nice picture!
RachelM
Thanks Emily! I took this photo at the Calgary Zoo.
EmilyMarino
Was this one captive or wild? Great picture!

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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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